Nicki Minaj is drawing attention after taking to X to wish Melania Trump a happy 56th birthday, adding another moment to her recent public alignment with Donald Trump and his administration.
The birthday message arrives amid a series of appearances that have placed Nicki in close proximity to the Trump circle. In January 2026, she attended the premiere of the documentary Melania at the Trump-Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where she walked the black carpet alongside Donald and Melania Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and television personality Dr. Phil.
As of early 2026, Nicki has been described as a vocal supporter of the administration, with her public appearances and statements reflecting that stance. Her latest post on X, celebrating Melania Trump’s birthday on April 26, continued that visible support and quickly circulated across social media.
The First Lady’s birthday comes just one day after a high-profile incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. On April 25, Melania and President Donald Trump were escorted out of the Washington Hilton venue by Secret Service agents after an alleged gunman opened fire inside the hotel.
Speaking to reporters shortly after the incident, Donald Trump described Melania’s reaction, saying she immediately recognized the sound of gunfire and understood the seriousness of the situation. Law enforcement later identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen. Trump noted that the experience was traumatic for the First Lady.
